Try growing parsley in pots to enjoy this herb in small gardens or even a windowsill.
In an outdoor container, parsley makes a usefulpest-repelling companion plant.
Andindoors on a sunny windowsill, this herb will still produce plenty of flavorful leaves for you.
Credit:Jacob Fox
Choose the right pots.
Parsleycan grow in a variety of containers, including terra-cotta pots, fabric grow bags, and ornamental planters.
Just verify thatany container you choosehas plenty of drainage holes at the bottom to prevent soggy roots.
Use a high-quality potting mix.
Standard potting mix or raised bed gardening mix are the best substrates for container-grown plants, including parsley.
These mixes are specially developed to drain quickly in containers and often include nutrients to boost plant growth.
Nursery-started plants can behardened offandtransplanted outdoorsafter the danger of frost has passed.
Parsley grows best in full sun to part shade.
Indoor parsley plants grow well in sunny windows but might needsupplemental grow lightsin low-light homes.
Like other tender-stemmed herbs, parsley is a water lover that needs consistent moisture for proper growth.
Although parsley isnt a heavy-feeding plant, it will grow better with extra nutrients.
Start the growing season off right byenriching the potting mix with compostor worm castings.
If you only need a little parsley, cut away a few of the exterior stems.
However, if you need lots of parsley, harvest up to a third of the plant.
Harvesting also encourages plants to sprout new leaves.
Plan for next year.
